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Asian Diversity

Posted on 30/08/2021 by delonix

It's good to hear SMEs talking about their “Asian Strategy” again, but the use of these words alone suggest that they have a lot of detailed, analytical and strategic work to do before they will be anywhere near ready to launch their business into this fast growing and highly diverse region, representing more than half of the ...

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People First

Posted on 23/08/2021 by delonix

It is often forgotten that relationships between different countries exist on at least 3 levels:Level 1 - Government to GovernmentThis usually receives the most attention, at least from the media, but it should be remembered that Governments and leaders come and go, and attitudes, policies and personalities change faster than it ...

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Fragile Democracy

Posted on 16/08/2021 by delonix

The defining moment for the birth of democracy in Asia was the end of World War II, a victory for democracy amongst the colonial powers of Western Europe. In the carve up of the world that followed, many restless colonies were granted independence as a reward for their support for the embattled colonial powers during the war, ...

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No Surprises

Posted on 09/08/2021 by delonix

China is a ‘planned economy’. I think we all know this. Having established a viable economic base under Chairman Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou Enlai in the late 40s, China published their first Five Year Plan in 1953, adopting the Soviet model of State ownership and centralised economic planning which set the agenda for the next 5 ...

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Diplomatic Tightrope

Posted on 02/08/2021 by delonix

In the jostling for power, influence and authority in Asia - political, economic and military - the diplomatic tightrope being walked by Indonesia to maintain cordial and peaceful relations with both China and the USA is one to watch in the future. So far, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his team have managed to steer a ...

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The Pearl of the Orient

Posted on 26/07/2021 by delonix

When thinking about the Philippines, I’m sure I’m not the only one with happy memories of a sunny, warm and welcoming country full of friendly people, tall palm trees, white sandy beaches and beautiful hotel resorts. I made the short trip from Hong Kong many times in the 80s and 90s, including learning to scuba dive in Anilao, ...

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Informed Diplomacy

Posted on 19/07/2021 by delonix

Last week, I was a panellist at the 13th Australia China Emerging Leaders Summit, described as "the signature initiative of the Australia China Youth Association (‘ACYA’), designed to unite and enrich a new generation of Australia-China literate Leaders". It was held over four days in hybrid format, simultaneously across ...

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Strategic Ambiguity

Posted on 12/07/2021 by delonix

These are awkward and challenging times for the people of South Korea as they look to navigate their long term relationships with both the US and China. The Korean Peninsula shares its borders with China, with only North Korea as a buffer, and the South Korean economy (which is only one-third of the size of Japan’s) is heavily ...

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Diplomatic Masterclass

Posted on 05/07/2021 by delonix

Whilst the contest between the two great economic superpowers, USA and China, captures the world’s attention, the diplomatic, trade and historical relationship between China and Japan is a lot more complex, with a lot more at stake. Asia’s two largest economies and most populous nations don’t have the luxury of trading insults ...

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China’s Free Trade Zones

Posted on 28/06/2021 by delonix

Despite China’s amazing transformation and economic progress over the past 30 years, there remains one unanswered question that continues to frustrate their leaders: "why won’t foreign companies establish their regional headquarters on Chinese soil?". Imagine how successful China would look to the rest of the world if the likes ...

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From Third World to First

Posted on 21/06/2021 by delonix

While I was living in Hong Kong in the 80s and 90s, an economic miracle was taking place to the south, with Singapore emerging as the high growth market of the South East Region and one of four "Asian Tigers" (along with HK, South Korea and Taiwan) to benefit from the spectacular rise of Japan. This period of rapid ...

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The Jewel in the Crown

Posted on 14/06/2021 by delonix

When I lived in Hong Kong in the 1980s and 1990s, it was often referred to as "the Gateway to Mainland China", a critical role that has propelled Hong Kong to become one of the wealthiest and most successful financial centres and commercial ports in the world. With a major capitalist service economy characterised by low ...

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Nine Bend Bridge

Posted on 07/06/2021 by delonix

Regular visitors to the famous Yu Garden in the Old City of Shanghai will know of the "Nine Bend Bridge" which links the beautiful gardens to the famous Huxinting Teahouse (built in 1855) enabling thirsty and weary travellers to safely cross the artificial lake to enjoy an immensely satisfying cup of China’s finest tea.The ...

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Introducing “The Gateway”

Posted on 26/05/2021 by delonix

We live in the Asian Century. In the coming decades, China, Japan, India and Indonesia will rise to become amongst the largest economies in the world, driven by an explosion of innovation, productivity and domestic consumption from their large and fast growing middle class and high net worth populations. Smaller Asian countries ...

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